[Fledermaus]

Green Lantern was about the Core and the ring and lantern. The ring chose it’s wearer.

People confuse some characters with who they are and ignore changes. It’s not like saying Bruce Wayne or James Bond will be played by a black actor. But a black actor could be Batman or 007.

[Dr. Sivana]

People confuse some characters with who they are and ignore changes. It’s not like saying Bruce Wayne or James Bond will be played by a black actor. But a black actor could be Batman or 007.

Yup, though some versions are so iconic, they will not be superseded. Wally West was supposed to succeed Barry Allen as the Flash, but it didn't really stick. And some of us still prefer the Jay Garrick "Golden Age" Flash version.